Microsoft Communication Director 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

75066361

Required: • 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, or public affairs, with leadership experience. • Strong people management skills, with experience leading high-performing teams. • Experience working with senior leaders, with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and prioritise for maximum impact. • Deep knowledge of the French media landscape. • Demonstrated experience in issues and reputation management. • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and dynamic environment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English. Preferred: • Experience in multi-national corporations operating in complex regulatory environments. • Working in communications in technology or a closely related industry.

Leadership: • Develop, drive, and execute the integrated communications strategy for Microsoft France, aligned to global priorities and shaped for the local business environment. • Serve as a strategic advisor to the Microsoft France leadership team, providing direction on messaging, positioning, and external-facing activities. • Lead a team of communications professionals, building a team culture that reflects Microsoft’s values, creating clarity, generating energy, and delivering success. • Actively contribute to the EMEA Communications Leadership team and collaborate with global colleagues. External stakeholder management: • Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier French media, influencers, and key stakeholders. • Serve as a corporate spokesperson and partnering closely to coach a strong group of media spokespeople in the business. • Drive perception-shifting stories in traditional and non-traditional media, focusing on Microsoft’s leadership in AI, cloud, security and sustainability. • Manage effective crisis and issues management when required. Storytelling: • Create compelling stories that highlight Microsoft’s impact on customers, industries, and society in France, substantiated by business outcomes and societal impact. • Enhance thought leadership to position Microsoft as a trusted partner for innovation and digital transformation. • Orchestrate communications for major events, announcements, and executive engagements. • Provide strategic guidance and support to the employee and executive comms team to ensure a comprehensive and aligned view. Operational Excellence: • Build a culture of continuous innovation with the embrace of AI tools that enhance the communications function. • Oversee agency and budget management, ensuring effective use of resources. • Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communications activities, using insights to continuously improve. • Ensure compliance with Microsoft’s standards, policies, and ethical guidelines.